Here are my hand-picked photos from our Coron, Palawan trip last May 4-7. It IS the heavenliest place I've ever been to locally. We will definitely go back. Who knows, maybe next time we'll head to AmanPulo (God willing!). ;)
Day 1: Goodbye Manila, HELLO PARADISE!
Goofing around with my gorgeous twin @ the airport (heehee, get it? gorgeous TWIN? ;))
A pink kitty!
Feeding off her i-pod to kill the time
CLUB PARADISE (island-resort)!!!
Beautiful ♥
40-minute ride from airport to the dock!
MAGNIFICENT!!!
30-minute boat ride to resort (what's the matter peanutbutter?)!
Boat-chillin' w/ my aunt
WE ARE HERE!
DiveLink Resort
Oh yeah, I love HIM! :) Sorry, I like playing w/ my food.
YUM! LUNCH TIME!
I love how pretty that feathery cloud sits perfectly on top of the trees ♥
*End of day 1. Din't take photos much after 'cos we slothed the day away after our exhausting BUT WORTH IT island tour. I can't seem to transfer the photos from my aunt's camera. Sucks.
Day 2 - My folks really didn't like the resort we primarily stayed at, so we asked the travel agent to move us to a better one. She said Club Paradise is one of the best in town, so we had to leave early.
Enjoying the sun!
Our adorable cottage
Bridge to the dock!
♥
I like this look on you, Stacy. ;)
HAHA! Can't take the heat, eh?
Chatting while waiting for the van
Another 40-minute boat ride to the island!
I SEE PARADISE!
Too much love people, too much love (locals singing with welcome drinks)! :)
Our cozy bed with my hot sister :)
FLOWERS ALL OVER THE ROOM! It made me smile. :)
My failed arsty shot
WE READY TO GET BURNED, YO!!! B)
BATS @ 12noon! AWESOME!!!
THIS IS HEAVEN ON EARTH.
My Mia Tyler wannabe shot!
I just badly wanted to be tan.
A FLOATING SAUCER???
Nah... IT'S A DEAD JELLYFISH!
Grieving for the poor fella'
"Stacy, you want some???"
Stacy, trying to exude her inner yogi :))
ZEN
Dinnah time!
Hanging out w/ my mom @ the Clubhouse!
Pick yo' poison!
Mango shake for me!
My first time to play and I won!!! Darts can be addictive!
Sleepy... When will their game of Scrabble end?
Betting on my sister was a bad choice. She lost! HAHA! :) Nonetheless, this night makes up for our lazy one a day before. MUST. GET. SOME. SLEEP. -.-
Day 3: Soaking up the beauty of paradise... you can never have enough!
TO THE BREAKFAST BUFFET! YAY!!!
My family having a heavy (trust me, it was) b-fast
Hi! This is my me and my chunky body!
French-tipped peace
SCORCHING
Fixing my boy shorts, not really a good time for a photo; Thanks Stace.
This photo makes me smile :)
Playing with her fat :D
I see a bird's nest!
I like hitting-two-birds-with-1-stone shots B) Check out mah twin! B)
SO CUTE!
Breathtaking
I can never have enough beach photos. -- Mom
I love the gorgeous colors! They make me happy.
Another MT photo :))
I gained a friend! :) ISN'T SHE BEAUTIFUL?
Ina and Stacy playing photoshoot!
THIS GIRL IS ONE OF THE SEXIEST I'VE EVER SEEN.
My wish came true! We were asked to help release the baby Pawikans (turtles)!
Uh oh. It doesn't seem too happy, Stacy.
With her baby turtle!
What're you thinking of, Ina? :)
*End of day 3. We just had a big, hearty dinner after our lazy afternoon and celebrated my grandma's 60th birthday. It was a great family day for us. :)
TIYURRD.
*END.
What I loved the most in this trip is the fact that I had the opportunity to embrace my body with all its flaws, and almost bare it with my tiny skin-tight swimsuit. Honestly, sometimes, I still get that "do-I-look-fat-in-this-what-will-they-think-of-me" thought deep in my heart, but surprisingly, I was so so comfortable with my tanned skin and pot belly the entire trip. I was on this vacation to relax and enjoy myself with my loved ones. I don't wanna stress over what I eat, when I eat. I love my body. And I guess I've fully wrapped myself with happiness amidst all its flaws, because I know I am different, unequaled, rare and beautiful.
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How was your vacation? What are your vacation realizations regarding your body? Personally, I think it's stupid how some people stress over the summer to look hot and sexy for the beach. SUMMER IS THE BEST SEASON TO RELAX AND ENJOY FOOD. Summer is a season to rest, have fun and eat tons of ice cream. Why stress yourself and body during it? Well that's just me. Let me know what you think.
Love and lard,
Danah